Mysterious kidney disease now 'top priority' in Central America
Central America’s health ministries sign a declaration committing to a series of steps to combat the ailment's reach.
Sasha Chavkin
Costa Rica to study kidney disease afflicting sugarcane workers
The Costa Rican government has launched a study into the causes of chronic kidney disease in the sugarcane producing north, following an investigation by the ICIJ.
Thousands of sugar cane workers die as wealthy nations stall on solutions
Deadly disease is devastating communities in Central America, where it has decimated the ranks of sugarcane workers.
Miles de trabajadores de caña de azúcar mueren ante escasez de acción oficial
Maudiel Martínez tiene 19 años, una sonrisa tímida, una maraña de rulos negros y un cuerpo delgado y muscular formado en años de trabajo en campos de caña de azúcar. Durante la mayor parte de su adolescencia fue fuerte y saludable; pasaba los días talando con su machete las altas cañas.
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